RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

THANGOOL RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 18th JANUARY, 2014
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (2)

RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L Collins
Stewards – Mr D Macklyn, Ms A Percival (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales- B. Maguire
Judge – B. Moschioni, G. Barnes & M. Simpson
Veterinarian – S Smith
Swab Official- P Taylor
Starter- L Wareham

General:

When App K Gates was unable to fulfil her engagements for personal reasons, replacements were made as per the Stewards Summary.

Race 1: Jeff Seeney MP BM 60 Handicap- 1075 metres
1st – TOP MESSIAH 2nd – MAKE A DEAL 3rd – BJORN 4th- SUSPICIOUS MISS

MILWAUKEE BELLE (I. Coombes) was slow into stride.

TASH’S WILL (J Stephens), MAKE A DEAL (A Coome) and TELLKANE (App G Steele) were all slow to begin.

Stewards inquired into an incident at approximately the 900 metres. It was established FLETCH (C. Pye) resented racing to the inside of BJORN (App B Derbyshire) when BJORN shifted in and caused FLETCH to be checked and lose ground. App Derbyshire was reprimanded for failing to use sufficient effort to prevent her mount from shifting in, however Stewards were mindful of the manners of FLETCH.

Near the 800 metres, NORTHERN SHIFT (L. Dillon) hung out across the heels of BJORN and lost ground.

Stewards viewed the photo finish image for third when Jockey D Evans expressed concern with the placings. After viewing the print, correct weight was declared on the judge’s placings.

Race 2: Ken O’Dowd Federal Member for Flynn BM 70 Handicap - 1075 metres
1st – BAGGER BONES 2nd – SINDIBAD 3rd – MOSSANAY 4th – REV THE CHEV

Correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to view the patrol film of the start to ascertain that PRIVATE CHAT (C. Pye) had been afforded a fair start. After doing so, it was established that the barriers had opened correctly, and the gelding had jumped awkwardly and failed to be competitive throughout. A post-race veterinary inspection did not reveal any significant abnormalities. Stewards will follow-up with Trainer M Hassam.

CONJUGAL RIGHTS (J. Stephens) raced wide throughout.

Near the 900 metres, I GET EXCITED (I. Coombes) rolled out, raced in restricted room and was steadied when BAGGER BONES (D. Evans) rolled in.

SINDIBAD (A. Coome) rolled out away from the heels of BAGGER BONES and MOSSANAY (App G Steele) was eased.

Over the concluding stages, MOSSANAY ducked in and App Steele was obliged to stop riding her mount out.

Race 3: Ron Carige Mayor Banana Shire Class 3 Plate- 1300 metres
1st – CARROT 2nd – STRADA TITLE 3rd – FAIRBRAE 4th – PRECIOUS LILLY

PRECIOUS LILLY (J. Stephens) was slow to begin.

FAIRBRAE (App K Aho) jumped in, made contact with STRADA TITLE (L. Dillon) which was taken in onto MORAL PERSUASION (A. Coome) and HONOUR JACKO (I. Coombes) which was hampered.

FAIRBRAE raced three wide for the majority of the race.

Apprentice K Aho was found guilty to a charge of careless riding in that at approximately the 400 metres, she permitted FAIRBRAE to shift in when insufficient clear of MURRAMARANG (App G Steele) which was taken in onto MORAL PERSUASION (A. Coome) which was checked and lost its rightful running. App Aho’s licence to ride in races was suspended from m/n Thursday 23 January, 2014 up to 6th Feburary, 2014 (3 meetings).

Stewards sought an explanation regarding the performance of HELP ME RHONDA. Jockey Simmons explained the mare had jumped on terms with the field and he allowed the horse to taken up a position towards the rear of the field as per the usual racing pattern. He further stated that from the 400 metres, he attempted to follow MORAL PERSUASION into the race, however when that runner struck interference, he shifted wider on the track and placed the horse under pressure at which time it responded well however only sprinted for a short distance.

Stewards viewed the photo finish image for third when Jockey Stephens had concerns regarding the placings. After doing so, the placing were confirmed and correct weight was declared.

Race 4: QCV BM 55 Handicap- 1400 metres
1st – ZIP ZIP GIRL 2nd – COAL COMMAND 3rd – LICK EM LOLLY 4th – REDWIN

LICK EM LOLLY (L. Dillon) bounded in the air on jumping and lost ground.

DON’T TELL ALI (App S Alam) and COAL COMMAND (G. Steele) made contact on jumping.

JUST FOR KEEPS (T. O’Hara) and NO RISQUE (J. Stephens) were slow to begin.

SPANNA (J Babarovich) raced wide throughout.

Race 5: Qantac Maiden Plate- 800 metres
1st – FANTASTIC EIGHT 2nd – WILLIE’S CLOUDS 3rd – EMBERS ALERT 4th – ROMA MAXINE

HOUDINI GIRL (J. Babarovich) was declared a late scratching at 4.10pm when the mare reared over, dislodged the rider and proved fractious in the enclosure and unable to proceed to the barriers. On declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets on HOUDINI GIRL be refunded and on winning bets be paid less the following deductions:

FANTASTIC EIGHT- 0c Win and 6c Place
WILLIE’S CLOUD- 8c place

HOUDINI GIRL will be required to trial prior to its next race start.

Jockey J Babarovich reported he had some bruising to his right elbow as a result of being dislodged.

WILLIE’S CLOUD (I Coombes) and BLUEBERRY WINE (C. Pye) made contact when BLUEBERRY WINE jumped in.

ROMA MAXINE (App G Steele) was slow to begin.

SHIFTY LASS (App A Kitson) began awkwardly.

Near the 100 metres, WILLIE’S CLOUD shifted ground under pressure.

BLUEBERRY WINE raced greenly throughout.


ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – THANGOOL RACE CLUB, 18th JANUARY, 2014

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions – App K Aho- Careless Riding- AR 137(a)- m/n 23/1/14 up to 6/2/14 (3 meetings)
Disqualifications -
Injuries -
Absent jockeys - App K Gates- personal reasons

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners
Bleeders -
Veterinary Certificates –
Warnings on horses –
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates – HOUDINI GIRL- Reared over, reluctant to proceed to barriers- Trial prior to next start.
Falls -
Plating issues -

Summary of rider changes

Race 1- TASH’S WILL- J. Stephens
Race 3- MURRAMARANG- App G Steele for K .Gates.
Race 5- SHIFTY LASS- App A. Kitson for K .Gates
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